I have also been wondering whether there might not be a need for, or at the very least room for, a magazine (whether print, online, or both) that focused on science fiction with religious and/or spiritual themes. They would not have to be central in every instance, and this certainly would not be an outlet for sectarian propaganda under the guise of literature. Instead, it would be for any kind of exploration of religion through sci-fi, whether committed, sympathetic, agnostic, opposed, or merely interested and analytical. How many authors do you think would contribute if there were such a magazine? How often could there be a new issue? How many of you would read it?

Let me end with two things. The first is a great meme that Jeremiah shared on Facebook. In case you can’t tell, it features Karl Barth recommending that St. Paul read his (i.e. Barth’s) commentary on Romans. I love that Paul seems unamused…

Last but not least, here is a call for papers for a conference exploring the intersection of technology and film: